Staff Physician

JOB SUMMARY

The Primary Care Staff Physician is directly responsible for performing and recording patient health history, patient examination and diagnosis, recommendation of medical treatment, rendering of on-site treatment and hospitalization services as necessary. The physician is also responsible for appropriate documentation in the patient chart. Participates in a team-based approach to care in the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Participates in activities related to Quality Improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Manages patient medical care including diagnosis, treatment, and follow up. (50%)


2. Maintains appropriate documentation on patient clinical records. (30%)


3. Participates in GLBHC Quality Assurance activities as assigned. (5%)


4. Assists in the establishment of appropriate fee schedule, expense budgets, and program plans. (5%)


5. Supervises medical support staff. (10%)

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES

1. Assists in marketing and public relations, including recruitment of providers as needed.


2. Performs other functions relating to GLBHC medical program as may be required.


3. Performs other duties as assigned by President/CEO and Chief Medical Officer.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education: M.D. or D.O. from an accredited Medical School and be able to produce evidence of such.
   
   
   
   • Foreign medical graduates must have completed a recognized equivalency program and hold certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (EVFMG).
   
   
   
   


2. Specialty: Completion of a postgraduate training program (Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics) accredited by ACGME, AOA, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The applicant must produce evidence of program completion.


3. Licensure: Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Michigan. Possesses valid DEA license. Board Eligible. Board Certified preferred.


4. Experience: 1-2 years in underserved area preferred.


5. Skills: Diagnostic, therapeutic, interpersonal, organizational.


6. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.


7. Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.


8. Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Flexible and varied.


9. Travel: Some travel between sites required. Travel may be required in order to attend pertinent conferences; with travel, lodging, and living costs reimbursed at the existing rate of the corporation. Reimbursement for expenses will occur in accordance with GLBHC policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.